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1 Veteran Actor Stephen Rollins Heads Cast in ‘BOB’ – a New Sitcom Pilothttps://californianewswire.com/veteran-actor-stephen-rollins-heads-cast-in-bob-a-new-sitcom-pilot/
Mon, 18 Mar 2019 21:16:11 +0000https://www.send2press.com/wire/?p=45970LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Actor Stephen Rollins has been cast as the series lead in "Bob," a half-hour sitcom about a single dad loving the single life alone. That is, until one day, suddenly his daughter and her little girl show up unannounced at his door, homeless. Things go downhill for Bob from there, in a series of hilarious, life-altering events.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Actor Stephen Rollins has been cast as the series lead in “Bob,” a half-hour sitcom about a single dad loving the single life alone. That is, until one day, suddenly his daughter and her little girl show up unannounced at his door, homeless. Things go downhill for Bob from there, in a series of hilarious, life-altering events.

For Rollins, this is a return to a sitcom lead. Rollins has appeared alongside Matt Damon and Sandra Bullock to name a few, acting in over 30 film and television productions. In the 90’s, Rollins was cast in a half hour sitcom that had just began production when their potential broadcast network, UPN, ended operations.

Rollins is excited for the opportunity. “This is such a clever and well written show. I couldn’t stop laughing when I read the script and knew immediately, I had to be a part of it.”

The show’s producers are excited about Stephen’s work and feel confident that the network will want to pick up the series after seeing his performance.

The show’s creator Chris Taylor states: “Stephen was born to play Bob! I hope audiences get to experience his creative magic. So funny!”

]]>Funbee Toys’ New Toy Library and Family Meetup is Designed to Inspire Minds and Build Community in Sacramento Areahttps://californianewswire.com/funbee-toys-new-toy-library-and-family-meetup-is-designed-to-inspire-minds-and-build-community-in-sacramento-area/
Thu, 14 Mar 2019 01:10:28 +0000https://www.send2press.com/wire/?p=45870SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Funbee Toys is a one-of-a-kind toy library in the greater Sacramento area that also serves as a meetup for families with babies to preschoolers. The Funbee Toys Events meetup is the RSVP site for toy pick-ups as well as other community events such as potluck picnics, and outings to child-centered locations.

]]>SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Funbee Toys is a one-of-a-kind toy library in the greater Sacramento area that also serves as a meetup for families with babies to preschoolers.

Diana Mau, Funbee Toys’ founder, says that, “What makes Funbee Toys unique is not only the 1,500 plus collection of eco-friendly toys by world-renowned brands such as Haba, Plan Toys, and Hape, and its mission to make these toys accessible to all, but also its meetups that encourage families to build friendships, create fun memories, and support each other during their journey as parents with little ones.”

Toy pick-ups are set to begin in April at the following locations: Davis Food Co-op, Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op, and Origin Coffee & Tea in Rocklin. More locations will be added in the future, depending on demand, to serve the community and instill their meaningful mission.

The Funbee Toys Events meetup is the RSVP site for toy pick-ups as well as other community events such as potluck picnics, outings to child-centered locations and dining fundraisers for the Free Toy Membership Fund. All parents/guardians with children under 4 are welcome to join the events.

The toy pick-up events are for Funbee Toys members only.

Upcoming Events:

Those who wish to experience Funbee Toys first-hand are invited to attend the free “Come Play with Funbee Toys” scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Origin Coffee (reserved window room) in Rocklin; or on Sunday, March 17 from 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Stephen’s Library (Blanchard Room) in Davis.

There is also a “Meet and Greet” at the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op (upstairs dining tables) on Saturday, March 23 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. as well as meetups posted for Bertha Henschel Park (March 19), Universal Playground (March 30), and the Davis Arboretum (March 31).

About Funbee Toys:

Years ago, Funbee Toys founder Diana Mau enjoyed visiting the Davis Toy Closet, a small toy library, with her children. Today, her kids are older, but she continues to enjoy her time with little ones while working as a professional nanny. She recently learned that the toy closet no longer existed, so she decided it was time to start her own – one that offered a greater selection of high-quality, eco-friendly, and educational toys as well as a rewarding social experience for local families.

]]>Author Anna David and International Lifestyle Business Coach Lauren Wallett Launch Women’s Empowerment TV Show ‘SHE-E-O’https://californianewswire.com/author-anna-david-and-international-lifestyle-business-coach-lauren-wallett-launch-womens-empowerment-tv-show-she-e-o/
Fri, 08 Mar 2019 21:40:38 +0000https://www.send2press.com/wire/?p=45699LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Just in time for International Women's Day, New York Times bestselling author Anna David and international lifestyle business coach Lauren Wallett are launching a talk show, "SHE-E-O," where they will get to the bottom of what makes a women-led business successful.

]]>LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Just in time for International Women’s Day, New York Times bestselling author Anna David and international lifestyle business coach Lauren Wallett are launching a talk show, “SHE-E-O,” where they will get to the bottom of what makes a women-led business successful.

Both David and Wallett have built their respective businesses from the ground up (David’s is Light Hustle Publishing, which recently released the #1 international bestseller “The Gorga Guide to Success” by Joe Gorga, and Wallett’s company is Alchemist Academy, which coaches entrepreneurs in creative business strategy from start-up to sale.

Their shared passion for empowering women through sharing their stories about what it takes to “have it all” in life brought them to the idea of launching SHE-E-O, a talk show where they’ll interview prominent businesswomen on their successes, sacrifices and secret sauce.

“Our personal and professional lives are inextricably linked, so I’m fascinated by how to thrive holistically in both, while maintaining space for creative expression,” Wallett says.

Adds David, “Honestly, it’s just a spectacular coincidence that we’re launching this on International Women’s Day. We’ve had the idea brewing for a while but just got the green light this week.”

The show will debut on the Focus TV Network, America’s first streaming video talk show network, which hosts other shows about female empowerment, fashion, food, health, spirituality and more. Learn more about Focus TV Network at: https://focustvnetwork.com/

About Anna David:

Anna David is the New York Times and #1 Amazon bestselling author of two novels and five non-fiction books about addiction, recovery and relationships. She’s been published in The New York Times, Time, The LA Times, Vanity Fair, Playboy, Vice, Cosmo, People, Marie Claire, Redbook, Esquire, Self, Women’s Health, The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed and Salon among many others, written about in numerous publications, including Forbes, Martha Stewart Living, Entrepreneur, Allure and Women’s Health and has appeared repeatedly on The Today Show, Hannity, Attack of the Show, Dr. Drew, Red Eye, The Talk, The CBS Morning Show, The Insider and numerous other programs on Fox News, NBC, CBS, MTV, VH1 and E.

She speaks at colleges across the country about relationships, addiction and recovery and has been a featured speaker at three different TedX events. Through her company, Light Hustle Publishing, she helps entrepreneurs build their careers by publishing books. Learn more: https://lighthustlepublishing.com/

South African serial entrepreneur Lauren Wallett sold her first two businesses before turning twenty-seven. A previous board member of Silicon Cape; mentor for Women Eng; global curator and spokesperson for Collaborative Consumption Africa; Associate and pitch coach for Tech Stars; contributor to Future Females and judge for Start-up Chile, she’s passionate about helping women in business.

Her extensive list of clients include Desroches Island Seycelles, Machaba Camp Botswana, Bayete Game Reserve Kwa-Zulu Natal and Kraft Heinz Africa. She’s an international speaker and coach, empowering entrepreneurs through creative strategies to take action so that they can turn their ideas into gold. Learn more: https://alchemist-academy.com/

]]>Thriller-Horror Film ‘Face Of Evil’ now finally on HULU and Killer Electronic Soundtrack Streaming Everywherehttps://californianewswire.com/thriller-horror-film-face-of-evil-finally-on-hulu-and-killer-electronic-soundtrack-streaming-everywhere/
Fri, 08 Mar 2019 17:30:37 +0000https://www.send2press.com/wire/?p=45663LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- "Breaking News! War vet shoots in the crowd with no apparent reason, while a mysterious epidemic is raging across the country!" It may sound like another news headline, but it's awarded psychological thriller/horror feature film "FACE OF EVIL," from V-Movie Productions, now distributed by Gravitas on HULU.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — “Breaking News! War vet shoots in the crowd with no apparent reason, while a mysterious epidemic is raging across the country!” It may sound like another news headline, but it’s awarded psychological thriller/horror feature film “FACE OF EVIL,” from V-Movie Productions, now distributed by Gravitas on HULU.

Also, the “killer” soundtrack – a hybrid of electronica ambient/industrial, rock, pop, hip-hop and whatnot – is distributed by Awal on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora and Soundcloud.

“The film is about a war vet with PTSD who returns home and sees demons – real or not. It’s about our fears, of epidemics, terrorism, big brother, of each other. It’s about a scapegoat in a devious system. What happens in the mind of a shooter? Maybe he sees enemies, zombies,” explains Vito Dinatolo, the film writer/director/producer and soundtrack composer.

“The soundtrack reflects the surreal, acid, thrilling mood and there are many commercial tracks too.” Enough reasons to watch the film, then check out the soundtrack and play it over and over again.

]]>Absolute Trust Talk Podcast Focuses on Alzheimer’s: Early Detection, Future Planning and Signs Misinterpretedhttps://californianewswire.com/absolute-trust-talk-podcast-focuses-on-alzheimers-early-detection-future-planning-and-signs-misinterpreted/
Fri, 01 Mar 2019 18:00:34 +0000https://www.send2press.com/wire/?p=45333WALNUT CREEK, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Absolute Trust Talk, a monthly podcast released by Absolute Trust Counsel, recently sat down with Dori Sproul, a family care specialist from the Alzheimer's Association of Northern California, to discuss the myths and misconceptions associated with Alzheimer's - a growing epidemic that affects more than 5 million people each year.

]]>WALNUT CREEK, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Absolute Trust Talk, a monthly podcast released by Absolute Trust Counsel, recently sat down with Dori Sproul, a family care specialist from the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California, to discuss the myths and misconceptions associated with Alzheimer’s – a growing epidemic that affects more than 5 million people each year.

So, why are people listening? These facts are likely contributors: one in three seniors who die each year has Alzheimer’s or another dementia; and Alzheimer’s is the fourth leading cause of death in California.

Sproul reports the scary part is that many people often misinterpret Alzheimer’s symptoms as natural signs of aging or other health issues.

“This switch-up is more common than you think,” she says. “But with a disease that is the fourth leading cause of death in California, it’s important now more than ever for the public to be educated.”

In Absolute Trust Talk’s Episode #023 – “Knowing Alzheimer’s” –
Howe and Sproul discuss:
* What exactly Alzheimer’s is and what it does to the body
* Vital warning signs
* How patients are diagnosed
* The advantages of early detection
* How crucial it is to plan ahead financially
* What the Alzheimer’s Association is and how it helps families and individuals impacted by the illness.

“Our goal for Absolute Trust Talk is to get together with leaders to break down important topics into thought-provoking, approachable and easy-to-consume content for our community,” Howe says. “It’s always a little bit surprising how much people don’t understand or know when it comes to preparing for their future and the future of their family. I was shocked by some of the statistics about Alzheimer’s and just how widely it’s impacting individuals and families across the country.”

Howe adds, “Partnering with Sproul was a no brainer to spread the word not only about what the Alzheimer’s Association does, but to highlight the disease itself. Alzheimer’s is a rapidly growing national health crisis, and the more we all understand, the better. We recommend listening and sharing this episode, because one way or another, this disease will touch us all if it hasn’t already.”

Sproul is also eager to get this important information out.

“We want to educate the public on what the normal signs of aging are compared to signs that need follow-up up with a physician. These are health conditions that the greater public needs to know about,” Sproul says.

About Absolute Trust Talk:

Educating at every step. Absolute Trust Talk is not your run of the mill general counsel show filled with legal jargon that doesn’t resonate. Through her 20+ years of practice, Absolute Trust Counsel’s managing attorney, Kirsten Howe, found herself working with clients who were confused and overwhelmed by the complexity of estate planning and saw a need to help clients with education and specific client-centered estate planning services. Now she’s taking her expertise and experience to a new level; she’s on a mission to bring a thought-provoking and approachable, friendly voice not only to estate planning, but to a wide variety of business and financial wellness topics.

Through a series of podcasts, Howe will connect with like-minded business professionals and work to coach and encourage listeners to make educated and informed planning decisions. Preparing for the future doesn’t have to be stressful or hard, but it does have to be smart.

About Absolute Trust Counsel:

Absolute Trust Counsel is among the most highly-ranked estate planning law firms in Walnut Creek. The firm’s areas of expertise include estate planning, trust administration, Medi-Cal planning, probate, retirement assets planning and special needs planning. Absolute Trust Counsel’s mission is to provide easy legal solutions for every client.

Howe was admitted to the California bar in 1987 and has practiced in Walnut Creek since 1997. She earned her J.D. cum laude at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where she was a member of the Thurston Society and Managing Editor of The Hastings Law Journal. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan.

She is a member of the Trusts and Estates Section of The State of California Bar; the Estate Planning and Probate Section; the Elder Law Section; and the Women’s Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association. She’s on the Board of Directors of the Estate Planning Council of Diablo Valley and a member of the Robert G. McGrath American Inn of Court.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

]]>IAMA announces Solo Exhibition of International Artist Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang Astounded the Worldhttps://californianewswire.com/iama-announces-solo-exhibition-of-international-artist-dr-yuhua-shouzhi-wang-astounded-the-world/
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 18:40:55 +0000https://www.send2press.com/wire/?p=44902SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The solo art exhibition of the Honorary Lifetime Director of the International Art Museum of America (IAMA) caused a sensation in Thailand! The exhibition of the international first-class artist Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang organized by the Department of Culture of Thailand lasted for five days and the exhibition astounded the attendees and general public - including art critics, scholars, and dignitaries.

]]>SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The solo art exhibition of the Honorary Lifetime Director of the International Art Museum of America (IAMA) caused a sensation in Thailand! The exhibition of the international first-class artist Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang organized by the Department of Culture of Thailand lasted for five days and the exhibition astounded the attendees and general public – including art critics, scholars, and dignitaries.

In San Francisco, a special gallery at the International Art Museum of America on Market Street is dedicated to exhibiting the artworks of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang.

The grand opening ceremony took place at 11 a.m. on January 23 and was attended by over 200 dignitaries, business leaders and celebrities.

Honored guests include Mr. Surasak Pimpasing, Executive Vice President of Narai Property; Sunny Chau, Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Mr. Jassim Ahmed, Ex Secretary General of the Islamic Financial Services Board; Dr. Jitti Tangsithpakdi, President of the Thai Chinese Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Shanghai Sodtivarakul, President of the Chao Chaw Association of Thailand; Professor Cao Yun-Hua, Head of Academic Affairs Division, Mahidol University, Center of Chinese Studies, Former Dean of Overseas Chinese College of International Relations, Jinan University, China; Hon. K. Taveechai Charoenbundit, Senior Judge of the Thai Supreme Court; Mr. Swang Vongsrirungruang, President of the Hang Association of Thailand; Mr. Somboon Suriyaburaphakul, Honorary President of the World Wong Clan Association; Mr. Zhen Miao-Jin, Chairman of the Thai-Jian Zhe Hu Commercial Association; Mr. Giang Yuen-Chin, Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors, The Hakka Association of Thailand; Mr. Qi Xiaoyun, President of the Thai-Wenzhou Trade Association; Mr. Chen, Hann-Chuan, Vice President of the Thai-Taiwan Business Association; amongst others.

In appreciation of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang’s extraordinary contributions to the arts, the New York Academy of Art specially presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Dr. Wang on January 22. The Academy recognized Dr. Wang for her distinguished talent and as an international first-class artist who is among the top of her field.

The ink paintings of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang are characterized by an out-of-this-world aura that she created effortlessly; the compositions are audacious and elegant, held together by the fluidity of the ink without a trace of the brushes. The artworks are of distinguished style and magnificent ambience filled with vivacious energy. Her super-realist techniques bring about an artistry that has never been achieved by any famous classical painters in the past.

In 2013, George Christophides, President of the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers, and Associations (WFUCA), led a group of experts to visit the International Art Museum of America in San Francisco. The group highly commended Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang’s artworks that were on view at the time. On the spot, they conferred one of her artworks with the title “2013WFUCA,”and especially issued a Passport for Global Ethics to the International Art Museum of America.

On July 30, 2008, the United States Congress recognized Dr. Yuhua Wang as a “great artist and sculptor” and officially chronicled such recognition in the Congressional Record. The same record also mentioned that Dr. Wang “takes great pleasure in helping others, is a selfless person whose moral character is noble, and has made great contributions to the development of cultural exchange between the East and the West.”

The artistic accomplishment of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang has been acclaimed by Professor Stephen Farthing, an art scholar of world authority, who remarked that “Dr. Wang’s paintings may draw heavily on the traditions of Eastern art, but they present themselves as extraordinarily Western ideas and images.” Professor Farthing has served as the Rootstein Hopkins Research Chair of Drawing at the University of the Arts in London, and is a member of the Royal Academy of Arts in the U.K. He also said that Dr. Wang’s mastery is of exquisite magnificence and her paintings “reach across cultures to celebrate the space that exists intellectually and emotionally between representation and abstraction, between a fact and an idea.”

Kang Wen, a renowned art critic, acclaimed that Dr. Wang’s artworks are of the top quality in the free hand style of liberal expressivity. Kang said he was very pleased to have the opportunity to appreciate Dr. Wang’s ink painting. He felt as if he had entered a colorful art sanctuary where he was able to leave the noise of the world behind and feel the clarity, peacefulness and serenity in his mind. He acclaimed that the art of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang has attained the style of ease, and is of the same level of achievement as Wu Changshuo and Qi Baishi.

Kang also recognized the art of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang as inspired by Bada Shanren, and commented that the excellence of Professor Wang’s art does not lie in how the artist represents the form of nature, but in how she expresses her mind through the forms, and how the movement of the brush captures the spirit. Kang stated that the paintings express humanity’s wishes for peace and happiness; praises to the qualities of freshness, transcendence, nobility and elegance; and gratitude to flowers, trees and plants in nature for their selfless beneficence.

Kang wishes that the art of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang will tour different parts of the world so that more people may appreciate the beauty of nature, the beauty of art, the beauty of life, and the beauty of character.

The solo exhibition of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang was organized by the Department of Culture of Thailand and being held ceremoniously at the Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, between January 23-27.

The exhibition announcement was put on all the video walls outside of the Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center for continual broadcast. The announcement and related information are published on the official website of the Department of Culture. Official notice has also been issued to all universities, informing them to display the poster of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang’s art exhibition in their campuses. The Department of Culture also made arrangements for students from different schools to take turn visiting the exhibition so they may appreciate and learn from the art.

]]>Art News: Grand Opening of The Senior Artists’ Art Exhibit – Collection from the Treasure Chest in Los Angeleshttps://californianewswire.com/art-news-grand-opening-of-the-senior-artists-art-exhibit-collection-from-the-treasure-chest-in-los-angeles/
Mon, 28 Jan 2019 23:00:01 +0000https://www.send2press.com/wire/?p=44010COVINA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Senior Artists' Art Exhibit - Collection from the Treasure Chest, held by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Cultural and Art Museum, had its Grand Opening at the museum on January 26, 2019. Senior painting artists from both the main-stream and Chinese societies in many cities, turned their rich live experiences into color brushes, and they sketched, outlined and drew their ideologies and expectations about mankind and the world into wonderful paintings, painting the splendid world in their eyes and showed the richness and colorfulness of the spiritual lives of theirs.

]]>COVINA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Senior Artists’ Art Exhibit – Collection from the Treasure Chest, held by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Cultural and Art Museum, had its Grand Opening at the museum on January 26, 2019. Senior painting artists from both the main-stream and Chinese societies in many cities, turned their rich live experiences into color brushes, and they sketched, outlined and drew their ideologies and expectations about mankind and the world into wonderful paintings, painting the splendid world in their eyes and showed the richness and colorfulness of the spiritual lives of theirs.

This exhibit is a rare exchange in painting that is held for the seniors from different ethnicities in Los Angeles.

According to the H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Cultural and Art Museum, this exhibit showcases more than 60 paintings by artists from various senior centers and art organizations, including Pasadena Senior Center, the Palomares Artist Workshop, the Ray Tucker’s Watercolor Art Class in La Verne, Mt. San Antonio College Older Adult School, Arcadia Recreation Center, Kinsley Manor and the Walnut Grove Art Association. Artworks by Ms. Wu Hua, a director of the Chinese International Calligraphy and Painting Artists Association, are also displayed.

The museum said that although there are many art exhibits in Los Angeles, those exhibit specifically held for seniors across different races and areas are very rare. No matter they are professionals or amateurs, it is obvious from the paintings on exhibit that these silver-haired folks live very spirited and invigorating lives. They transform their unique life experiences, their expectation about human kind and the world, and their ideals into paintings and show their hearts.

Seeing their paintings not only can move and inspire people, is significant in education for the mass in the society, but also can help to improve mutual understanding and integration among the various cultures and ethnicities. By holding this art exhibit, it is hoped that more seniors will attend such activities in the future.

Among the many community leaders, art experts and VIPs attending the opening ceremony are Mr. Aldo Ramirez representing State Senator Susan Rubio’s office of the 22nd District, Councilman Dr. Allen Wu of City of Walnut, Dr. George Shannon, an associate professor of the USC’s Davis School of Gerontology, Mr. Jim Berry, a faculty member at Caltech, Mr. Ray Tucker, an art teacher of the Mt. San Antonio College, and Ms. Wu Hua, Director of Chinese International Painters Association. State Senator Susan Rubio’s office and Councilman Dr. Allen Wu each presented a certificate to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Cultural and Art Museum.

Councilman Dr. Allen Wu of City of Walnut ceremony highly praised H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Cultural and Art Museum for holding such a meaningful art event. “It not only enriches the cultural lives of the community but also brings Chinese art and culture as well as the elegance of art by the seniors to us,” he said.

After the ceremony, all the visitors toured the museum and admired the great art treasures by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III housed in the museum. They were all in awe and could not stop saying: “It’s so wonderful! I have never thought there are such world treasures which cannot be found in other famous museums! It is so worth it!”

The Los Angeles Senior Artists’ Art Exhibit-Collection from the Treasure Chest is open for three weeks and will be closed on February 16, 2019. This is a public beneficial and free event. All is welcome to come and visit the exhibit.

The address of the H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Cultural and Art Museum is 170 E School St., Covina, CA 91723; the phone number is (626)281-6378.

About H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Cultural and Art Museum:
H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Cultural and Art Museum is remodeled from a 116-year old two-story historical building. It was formally opened on June 7, 2014. As an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Cultural and Art Museum not only promotes art and culture but also constantly concerns itself with disadvantaged groups in the society in order to contribute to the development of the community, improve social stability and increase fortune and happiness of families.

Since its opening, the museum has held many art exhibits and art contests for young students and autistic youths. Those events provide opportunities for the younger generations to present their own artworks, encourage students having talents and working hard to pursue artist development, and calls the attention by the society towards the various groups.

]]>Cursive is Cool 2019 Handwriting Contest Launches in US and Canada on National Handwriting Dayhttps://californianewswire.com/cursive-is-cool-2019-handwriting-contest-launches-in-us-and-canada-on-national-handwriting-day/
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:00:32 +0000https://www.send2press.com/wire/?p=43870LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The annual Cursive is Cool(R) contests for 2019, under the auspices of the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation, will launch on National Handwriting Day, celebrated around the world on Jan. 23 each year. Cursive writing continues to enjoy increased appreciation in the United States and around the world. Scientific studies reveal the benefits of writing by hand to positively impact motor skills, cognitive development and improved learning outcomes such as better recall and retention for young learners.

]]>LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The annual Cursive is Cool(R) contests for 2019, under the auspices of the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation, will launch on National Handwriting Day, celebrated around the world on Jan. 23 each year. Cursive writing continues to enjoy increased appreciation in the United States and around the world. Scientific studies reveal the benefits of writing by hand to positively impact motor skills, cognitive development and improved learning outcomes such as better recall and retention for young learners.

The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation organizes the annual Campaign for Cursive(R) contest in the USA and Canada. January 23 is the date associated with the birth of John Hancock. Legend has it that Hancock, known for his large and showy signature on the U.S. Declaration of Independence, purposely enlarged his signature so “King George can see it without his spectacles.”

Campaign for Cursive(R) offers three contests: one in the USA and two in Canada (one for English writers, one for French). Grade 1-6 students have the chance to test their cursive skills as well as their creativity in answering one of the posed questions.

The deadline for all the contests this year is March 8, 2019.

A page with Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) has been placed on the website to help parents and students as they get ready to write their entries. Entries for each contest are submitted in different ways and full information can be found on the Cursive is Cool(R) website.

Winners of the contests will receive medals, certificates, fun new writing instruments, and accessories. Supporters of the contest include the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation, Amsterdam Printing, CursiveLogic, Fahrney’s Pens, Laywine’s, New American Cursive Penmanship, Pelikan, PEN World, Retro51, Sakura, and Staedtler. The contest has two new supporters this year: Bittner Pens and Monkey Magnets.

Contest judges are handwriting specialists, handwriting analysts and educators. Entries will be scored for neatness, legibility, consistency and creativity. Winners will be notified 3 to 5 weeks after the close of the contest and posted to the organization’s website and social media channels.

“We’re anticipating more entries this year and have 18 handwriting specialists lined up to judge from coast to coast,” stated Gayna Scott, Chair of the Campaign for Cursive(R) committee. “The quality of the writing continues to improve which is very positive. We love the enthusiasm from teachers and parents encouraging participation.”

For more information, please contact Gayna Scott, Chair of Campaign for Cursive(R) at gayna@comcast.net.

The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation is a 501-(c)6 non-profit business organization, chartered and incorporated in California. Dedicated to the advancement of the handwriting sciences, AHAF promotes education for handwriting examiners at all levels of expertise and from all schools of thought. Information: https://www.ahafhandwriting.org/.

]]>SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Stuttering Comedian, Nina G. announces the release of her second book: “Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn’t Happen” (ISBN: 978-1631526428; August 6, 2019; She Writes Press). AS I WAS SAYING… If I could get a word in edgewise…I wasn’t done yet… If you’ve ever been cut off mid-sentence, these phrases of frustration are familiar. Now imagine a lifetime of interruptions as a person who stutters? To suffer the impatience of others, whether well-intended advice or just blatant rudeness when all you want to do is finish your thought; indeed, to finish saying even one word.

Welcome to the world of Nina G.: Professional Speaker, Stand-up Comedian, Author, and person who stutters. Sound like a joke? She’d be the first one to say it – and she has – audiences across the nation. Her humor is one that informs and entertains. One that gives hope to those who stutter, and insight to those who don’t.

While childhood angst and everyday incidents offer fodder for her stand-up comedy on stage, Nina G. peels aside the punchlines to share her very personal story in her new book, “Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn’t Happen.” The book, to be released August 2019, shares how Nina’s life-long dream of becoming comedian almost died because she thought a person who stuttered could never go on stage, be on a microphone, and do a killer set.

About the book:
If you stutter or know someone who does, you know the reactions many people have. Nina G. has experienced everything. From hearing back-handed compliments like, “You are such an inspiration – if I talked like you I wouldn’t talk at all!” to funny looks and inquiries about whether she has considered intrusive brain surgery. People often interrupt, thinking it’s helpful to guess what she is going to say. But it isn’t just the interruptions from others that created a barrier for this comedian. Even worse were the self-imposed interruptions due to the stigma she internalized as a person who stutters.

As a child, Nina wanted nothing more than to be a comedian. Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn’t Happen is Nina’s story about how stuttering caused her to first abandon her dreams, then to embark on a journey towards embracing her voice that culminated in a career as one of only a handful of stuttering stand-up comedians working today. “Nina’s story maps her transformation from isolation and shame to realizing the power of her voice through comedy.”

Through stand-up comedy, stuttering comedian Nina G. challenges the status quo of how people who stutter are perceived onstage and off. In the 1960s, psychologist Joseph Sheehan created the analogy of the “stuttering iceberg,” in which the tip of the iceberg is only what people hear (the stutter), and all that is underwater are emotions like shame, denial and isolation.

Using humor and easy to follow explanations, Nina G. turns this analogy on its head, substituting negative emotions with positive ones such as pride, acceptance and community. She illustrates how both of the icebergs played a part in her development as a person and as a comedian. Nina’s road to realizing her lifelong dream of stand-up comedy has been paved with funny, absurd and touching experiences.

She shares all these with the reader in her singularly quirky and humorous tone.

Additional facts on stuttering:
* Stuttering impacts 1 percent of the adult population.
* 3 million Americans are people who stutter.
* 1 in 4 people who stutter are female.
* There’s no known cure for stuttering.
* Many people who stutter experience discrimination in their jobs, personal lives, etc.

About Nina G.:
Comedian – Nina G. was the only woman who stuttered in the stand-up comedy world when she started eight years ago. She co-produced the Comedians with Disabilities Act, a national touring comedy show featuring exclusively comedians with disabilities. She also went on to produce the first compilation album to feature, as the album title suggests, Disabled Comedy Only. Nina G’s brand of comedy reflects the experiences of many with disabilities: the problem is not the people with disabilities, but a society that isn’t always accessible or inclusive.

Author – Nina G’s first book, “Once Upon An Accommodation: A Book About Learning Disabilities,” helps both children and adults understand how to advocate for needed school-related accommodations. The book is inspired from her own childhood experience of having learning disabilities, stuttering, and being denied accommodations in her own education.

Professional Speaker – Nina G. tours the country as a conference keynote speaker. In addition to her TedX talk at San Jose State University she has presented at the Montana Youth in Transition Conference, Oregon Association on Higher Education and Disability, to high school age students with disabilities at the Kansas Youth Leadership Forum, and at college campuses for Disability Acceptance Week, Disability Awareness Month, and at seminars on universal design for learning.

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Thu, 20 Dec 2018 18:00:54 +0000https://www.send2press.com/wire/?p=43085SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Stuttering stand-up comic Nina G will have the top spot at the Invisible Disabilities Comedy Show at the Sacramento Punch Line on Sunday, January 27 2019! Author of the forthcoming book "Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn't Happen," Nina's comedy is funny, revealing, unapologetic, and always a window to her experience as a person who stutters. Through humor, Nina G is challenging now people think of stuttering.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Stuttering stand-up comic Nina G will have the top spot at the Invisible Disabilities Comedy Show at the Sacramento Punch Line on Sunday, January 27 2019! Author of the forthcoming book “Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn’t Happen,” Nina’s comedy is funny, revealing, unapologetic, and always a window to her experience as a person who stutters. Through humor, Nina G is challenging now people think of stuttering.

Nina’s brand of comedy highlights that the problem with disabilities is not the people with them, but a society that isn’t inclusive. Nina thinks the recent trend of online stories featuring “clever” ways people “cured” their stuttering may be sending the wrong message to those who are non-stuttering speakers, offers. Nina adds, “Focusing on changing us instead of living our lives gives the wrong message to the public.” Always one to model in herself what she expects from others, her humor is accessible to all who are ready for a good laugh!

Nina G Bio:

When Nina G started comedy nearly eight years ago, she was the only woman who stuttered in the world doing stand-up. Undaunted after battling a lifetime of stigma, Nina pursued her dream.
Nina G is a comedian, professional speaker, writer and educator. She brings her humor to help people confront and understand Disability culture, access, and empowerment.

Book Information:

Nina G’s latest book, “Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn’t Happen” is a memoir, published by She Writes Press, will be released August 6, 2019.

Nina tells the story of her journey of how she became, at the time she started, America’s only female stuttering stand-up comedian. On stage, Nina encounters the occasional heckler, but off stage she is often confronted with people’s comments toward her stuttering. Listeners completing her sentences, inquiring “did you forget your name?” and giving unwanted advice like “slow down and breathe” are common. As if she never thought about slowing down and breathing in her over thirty years of stuttering! In “Stutterer Interrupted” Nina confronts these interruptions and so much more!

Producers, Ali Ada and and Drew Kimzey each live with multiple disabilities that substantially limit their lives, yet you might never know it. They’re both passionate about comedy but have significant obstacles that can prevent them from achieving their goals. The desire to turn their obstacles into strengths inspired the idea for this show.

In the 18 months since Coral got her start in comedy she has gathered a significant following with her shockingly real and relatable story telling. After going through a major medical crisis she took to stage with her natural, conversational humor and absurd comedy style and never looked back. Many of her jokes surround her new life post surgery as a young, broke, female adjusting to having an ostomy bag. She performs all over the Bay Area sharing her unabashed tales in major clubs such as the SF Punch Line and the San Jose Improv, bringing light to her not-dinner-table-appropriate disability (aka her poop bag.)

According to Coral: “Talking about my ostomy bag on stage not only helped me to accept my new body and situation but educated others on a struggle they knew nothing, to little, about. It’s not just about making people laugh, it’s about drawing them in to your life enough that they begin to invest in attempting to understand your experience, with your disability. It gives my comedy more purpose to know I’m doing my part to reach out to the audience and share that we are all going through some type of invisible struggle, and here I am being open and honest about mine in an attempt to bring us all closer together.”